Earth Brown is a
warm light color with the hex code #DB9A8A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
219, 154, 138 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 30%, 37%, 14% for print applications.
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Earth Brown
#DB9A8A
Earth Brown Color Values
- HEX
- #DB9A8A
- RGB
- 219, 154, 138
- HSL
- 12°, 53%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 30, 37, 14
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Earth Brown sits at 12° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 53% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, warm colors like Earth Brown work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Earth Brown in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 30%, 37%, 14% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Earth Brown
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DB9A8A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 219, 154, 138;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DB9A8A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 30%
Y: 37%
K: 14%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(219, 154, 138)
rgba(219, 154, 138, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DB9A8A?
#DB9A8A is Earth Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 219, 154, 138. It has a hue of 12°, 53%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DB9A8A?
The RGB color code for #DB9A8A is rgb(219, 154, 138). This means it contains 219 red,
154 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?
Earth Brown (#DB9A8A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DB9A8A in CSS?
You can use #DB9A8A in CSS with:
background-color: #DB9A8A; or color: #DB9A8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 154, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 30%, 37%, 14%.